From HMS Cockchafer to the row over Agincourt, what goes into naming a warship?
Defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke discusses how a name is allocated to a Royal Navy vessel on this week's Sitrep.
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Technology Kyiv finds a way to stop the unstoppable fibre-optic drones launched by Russia
Russia's fibre-optic drones were meant to be immune to electronic warfare, but Ukraine claims to have found a way around it.
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Royal Marines Second Sea Lord commends UK Commando Force's Arctic expertise at Camp Viking
Vice Admiral Martin Connell has praised the Commandos after spending 24 hours with them in sub-zero conditions.
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News UK could not defend itself from Russian ballistic missile threat, expert warns
Israel has the Iron Dome, Trump signs Executive Order to get US one, but what does the UK have to defend itself?
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News Exclusive: More than 3,500 personnel file discrimination claim against MOD
They say the MOD may have broken the law in the way it charges some people for Single Living Accommodation based on age and marital status.
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News New submarine facility will maintain nuclear deterrence and national security, says minister
Defence Nuclear Enterprise will be able work together more seamlessly with contractors to increase submarine availability and delivery.
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Aircraft US Air Force secures major boost for next-generation fighter jet engine to replace Raptor
The US Air Force's sixth generation aircraft will be designed to replace the F-22 Raptor.
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Sport RAF veteran Luke Pollard named 2024 male Athletes' Athlete of the Year
Pollard, along with Dave Ellis, were voted for by Britain's Olympic and Paralympic level athletes.
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RAF RAF Brize Norton holds memorial service for 20th anniversary of C-130K Hercules XV179 tragedy
RAF C-130K Hercules XV179 tragedy, callsign Hilton 22, was attacked and crashed on 30 January 2005 in Iraq.
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Army Paras stand at ease after rigorous two-week exercise in Japan draws to a close
Exercise Vigilant Isles 24 saw B Company from 3 Para train with soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force.
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Ukraine Young defenders of Ukraine's Niu York don't see the war ending any time soon
Members of the Azov Brigade believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested only in conquest, not a peace deal.
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USA US Army Black Hawk reportedly failed to respond to warnings before DC crash
The crash happened midair, with footage released showing two sets of aircraft lights crossing paths before an explosion.
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News New Army accommodation at Sandhurst named in honour of Welsh Guards WO1
New accommodation honours the first Welsh Guards Academy Sergeant Major while setting a new standard for sustainable living.
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Army Old soldiers meet new as 222 Signals Regiment takes up palace guard duties
Personnel from 222 Squadron 22 Signals Regiment have taken up duties at royal palaces for the first time in their history.
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Football Anna Birtwhistle's stunning strike seals British Army's Southern Counties win over Jersey
The Royal Artillery soldier put in a captain's performance to inspire her side's victory.
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Technology China's robot dog is a master of the ice – and could end up being a master of war
The six-legged robot has been tested by China in the Arctic for scientific research, but military use could easily follow.